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BN and Pas to mutually assist each other's campaigns in Negeri Sembilan election
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BN and Pas to mutually assist each other's campaigns in Negeri Sembilan election

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Perikatan Nasional (PN) will assist Barisan Nasional (BN) in campaigning for the Negeri Sembilan state election.
  • The cooperation aims to ensure Malay and Islamic power continues to lead in the state.
  • Both coalitions will campaign in each other's areas to support their joint efforts.

Perikatan Nasional (PN) will actively support Barisan Nasional's (BN) campaign efforts throughout the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election period. Pas President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang confirmed that BN will reciprocate by assisting PN's campaign, fostering a collaborative approach between the two coalitions over the next two weeks.

Alhamdulillah, it is a very good performance. The spirit is very good, especially the cooperation with BN. The important thing is we ensure Malay, Islamic power leads in Negeri Sembilan.

โ€” Tan Sri Abdul Hadi AwangPas President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang commenting on the cooperation between PN and BN for the Negeri Sembilan state election.

Abdul Hadi highlighted that this cooperation signifies positive progress, particularly in ensuring that Malay and Islamic influence continues to hold leadership in Negeri Sembilan. "Alhamdulillah, it is a very good performance. The spirit is very good, especially the cooperation with BN. The important thing is we ensure Malay, Islamic power leads in Negeri Sembilan," he stated.

When asked about the potential for a formal merger of these coalitions, Abdul Hadi indicated that the matter would be evaluated continuously. "We were informed from the beginning (about the PN and BN cooperation), we are not rushing. We will see from time to time. God willing (we will see how the results turn out)," he commented after the candidate nomination process in Jempol District.

(Will cooperate in campaigning) God willing, they (BN) campaign in our areas, we campaign in their areas.

โ€” Tan Sri Abdul Hadi AwangPas President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang explaining the reciprocal campaign support between PN and BN.

Earlier, Abdul Hadi, accompanied by other PN leaders including Election Director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md. Nor, supported the coalition's candidate for the Serting state seat, Fairuz Isa. Fairuz faces competition from Pakatan Harapan candidate Yaacob Mahmood and Muhammad Noraffendy Mohd. Salleh from Bersatu.

We were informed from the beginning (about the PN and BN cooperation), we are not rushing. We will see from time to time. God willing (we will see how the results turn out).

โ€” Tan Sri Abdul Hadi AwangPas President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang on the potential for a formal merger between PN and BN.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.